Christian Hymns ‎#56

56. The old year now hath passed away

1 The old year now hath passed away,
We thank Thee, O our God! to-day,
That Thou has kept us through the year,
When danger and distress were near.

2 We pray Thee, O Eternal Son,
Who with the Father reign’st as One,
To guard and rule Thy Christendom
Through all the ages yet to come.

3 Take not Thy saving Word away,
Our souls’ true comfort, staff, and stay;
Abide with us, and keep us free
From errors, following only Thee.

4 O help us to forsake all sin,
A new and holier course begin;
Mark not what once was done amiss,
A happier, better year be this.

5 Grant that as Christians we may live,
Or die in peace that Thou canst give,
To rise again when Thou shalt come,
And enter our eternal home.

6 There shall we thank Thee and adore,
With all the angels evermore;
Lord Jesus Christ, increase our faith
To praise Thy name thro' life and death.

Text Information

• First Line: The old year now hath passed away
• Meter: L. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1898
• Topic: TheChurch Year: New Year; Prayer: General Petition
• Notes: J. Steuerlein, ab. 1600. Tr. Winkworth.

Tune Information

• Name: ABIDE WITH US, LORD JESUS CHRIST
• Meter: L. M.
• Key: F Major
• Source: Dresdener Gesangbuch. 1594.